Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 Insider Preview program with its latest 15019 preview build.
Those who are subscribed to the Fast Ring can now start evaluating and testing the Game Mode that comes along with this build.
Features Of Windows Insider Built 15019
Windows 10 Insider Build 15019 will be introducing to its users the Xbox gaming features which will have built-in Beam streaming, a new game section in the Settings menu, and the much talked about Game Mode.
Windows 10 through its Game Mode aims to be the best Windows ever created for a gaming experience. To enable the Game Mode the user has to follow the steps listed below:
Step 1: Navigate to the Settings menu and chose the Gaming option.
Step 2: In the Gaming option, Switch on the Game Mode feature.
Once turned on, users will be able to enable UWP feature and Win32 games by clicking the game bar, followed by clicking the Settings button.
Gaming Mode
This Game Mode will be ideal for the ones having a secondary gaming system. Those having primary PC's are advised not to select it yet.
As an optimization scheme, Microsoft's Game Mode will prioritize the resources and stifle some background activities to ensure better gaming performance.
Some of the games this new build supports are as follows:
Battlefield 3
Call of Duty
Black Ops 2
FIFA 14
FIFA 17
Grim Dawn
Guild Wars 2
Paragon
Payday 2
Rocket League
15019 Build Bugs?
Microsoft has warned users that the 15019 build will be accompanied by some bugs, which could affect the gaming experience and impact some popular PC games.
"We deliberated a lot on whether to release this build to Insiders with these issues; however, we decided to go ahead and release it as we need feedback from Insiders on other areas of the OS" says Microsoft referring to the time it debated on whether to release it or not.
Other New Features In Build 15019
A built-in beam has been included in the build which according to the Windows blog is the "easiest" and "quickest" way to stream gameplay. The feature will be a part of both Windows 10 PC and Xbox One.
A different "Games Section" will feature in the Settings Menu along with the Game Mode. Besides these additions, the new build will also come with the option to enable the "Read Aloud" feature for Microsoft Edge. The user just has to press the "Read Aloud" button at the top-right corner of the screen to enable the feature.
Microsoft Emoji will now also display full colored emoji on websites that offer the option of using emojis.
